Moving from Montana to Idaho
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Boise it is about 474 miles and about 9 hours; the 2 city pairs we price between the two states run from 290 to 474 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~474 miBillings → Boise
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,133+2-bedroom, movers
- 2City routes priced
In short
About 2,214 people moved from Montana to Idaho in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,018), and about 1,318 went the other way. Between Billings and Boise it is about 474 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,133 – $2,844 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Idaho
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,214 people a year (±1,018), against about 1,318 (±693) from Idaho to Montana, so Idaho gains about 896 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 8th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Idaho; Idaho took in about 72,442 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead County | Ada County | 142 ±168* |
| Lewis and Clark County | Ada County | 87 ±98* |
| Missoula County | Franklin County | 78 ±101* |
| Missoula County | Lemhi County | 75 ±104* |
| Lewis and Clark County | Latah County | 59 ±71* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Billings to Boise, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Montana and Idaho.
Cost of moving from Montana to Idaho
At about 474 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,133 – $2,844 for a two-bedroom home and $2,453 – $3,271 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,536 – $2,048; a freight trailer is $1,024 – $1,365.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 – $2,133 | $1,152 – $1,536 | $768 – $1,024 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,920 – $2,560 | $1,382 – $1,843 | $921 – $1,229 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,133 – $2,844 | $1,536 – $2,048 | $1,024 – $1,365 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,453 – $3,271 | $1,766 – $2,355 | $1,177 – $1,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,773 – $3,697 | $1,996 – $2,662 | $1,331 – $1,775 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,266 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
Transport only, for an estimated 474 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Montana to Idaho
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula to Boise | ~290 mi | 1–3 days | $1,305 – $1,740 | $1,501 – $2,001 |
| Billings to Boise | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Montana
6 of the 23 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 59 vehicle inspections (15.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 106 driver inspections (10.4%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Line Moving Services IncGreat Falls, MT · USDOT 877828 | 59 | 5 of 33 | 3 of 59 |
| A Team Moving and StorageMarion, MT · USDOT 2376754 | 36 | 2 of 20 | 5 of 36 |
| All Lanes Moving & Storage IncMissoula, MT · USDOT 917105 | 9 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 9 |
| Merchants Moving & StorageHamilton, MT · USDOT 1124148 | 2 | 1 of 2 | none inspected |
| Two Men and A Truck KalispellColumbia Falls, MT · USDOT 2965219 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Service Long Distance Moving LLCMissoula, MT · USDOT 4461286 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
30 listed household-goods carriers are based in Montana, 23 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Montana directory ranks them. At the Idaho end, 63 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Idaho, moving costs in Idaho, or the reverse trip, Idaho to Montana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Montana
Montana to Idaho moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Idaho?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Boise, the distance is about 474 miles. From our model that is $2,133 – $2,844 for a two-bedroom home and $2,453 – $3,271 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,536 – $2,048 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,024 – $1,365. Across the 2 city pairs we price between Montana and Idaho, distances run from 290 to 474 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Idaho take?
Billings to Boise is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Montana to Idaho?
Yes. A move from Montana into Idaho is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 30 listed movers based in Montana, 23 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Montana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Montana to Idaho?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,024 – $1,365 for a two-bedroom home over 474 miles against $2,133 – $2,844 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,536 – $2,048, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Idaho each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,214 people (±1,018) moved from Montana to Idaho that year, against about 1,318 (±693) from Idaho to Montana. That makes Montana the 8th-largest source of new residents for Idaho among the states.